Most people think washing a down jacket at home is asking for trouble. I used to think the same… until a muddy camp in the Lake District left mine looking (and smelling) like it had been dragged through a swamp. I had no choice but to clean it – and
Most folks think a campervan trip is all about getting from A to B, squeezing into car parks, and battling midges. Truth is, van life can be freeing—if you know the tricks. What separates an epic road adventure from a glorified roadside nap? It’s not about who has the fanciest
Most people think you just need a giant tent or the biggest porch to camp well. Truth is, your choice of tent fabric—whether it’s polycotton or cotton canvas—will make or break your trip before you’ve even pegged it out. I learned this the hard way after a rain-soaked Easter weekend
Most people think a good night in your motorhome needs a proper campsite. Not true. Some of my best nights on the road have been parked up behind a lively country pub, pint in hand, rain beating down, and zero worries about making it back to a windswept “touring field.”
Let me put it straight—most new hikers still drag a giant winter coat along, thinking “Well, that’ll keep me warm.” Been there, done that, froze and sweated all in the same afternoon. Truth is, if you want to enjoy your hike—and not end up sticky, shivering, or soaked—layered clothing is
Most people think you need a mountain of gear and a survival manual to go camping in the UK. That’s nonsense. You don’t have to spend a fortune or pack like you’re off on an Arctic trek. Good camping is all about smart choices, comfort, and being prepared for classic
Most people think wild camping means a shovel and nerves of steel. But let me tell you, nothing ends a trip quicker than a grotty toilet setup—or worse, none at all. Whether you’re wild camping on the Welsh coast, squeezing in at a festival, or posted up at a windswept,
Most people think taking their dog camping is as simple as packing a lead and some biscuits. Here’s the truth: even the happiest canine can ruin your night if you don’t prepare. I’ve shared my tent with mutts from Cornish cliffs to the Scottish Borders, and believe me—there’s no shortcut
Don’t be fooled—bigger doesn’t always mean better when it comes to tents. I learnt that the hard way in Devon, when our “palace” tent took three of us an hour to pitch and collapsed at midnight in a breeze that barely wobbled our neighbour’s little dome. Trust me: the tent
Most folks think “Gortex” is a magic spell for staying dry outdoors. Buy the jacket, and you’ll never get wet again—right? Not quite. As someone who’s been soaked in the Lakes and sweat-soaked over Dartmoor, let me set it straight. GORE-TEX isn’t wizardry, but it is the real deal when
